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Add 60/72 and 56/49

1^st number: 60/72, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

60/72 + 56/49 is 83/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   60/72 = 60 × 49/72 × 49 = 2940/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
   56/49 = 56 × 72/49 × 72 = 4032/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2940/3528 + 4032/3528 = 2940 + 4032/3528 = 6972/3528
5. 6972/3528 simplified gives 83/42
6. So, 60/72 + 56/49 = 83/42
   In mixed form: 141/42

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